Property Matters
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Assessing the situation
Cathryn Pernstich looks at statutory obligations in relation to commercial properties and what compliance/non-compliance with those oblig...
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Rent Review: when is time of the essence?
In the recent case of Proxima GR Properties Ltd –v- Michael Spence, the Court was asked to assess whether the landlord was barred from im...
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A taxing affair
Cathryn Pernstich looks at the three taxes that can apply to and influence the terms of a property transaction. Tax is no-one’s favourite...
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The importance of party wall awards before commencing notifiable works
Those familiar with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the Act”) will be aware that it is not an uncommon occurrence to find that a building ...
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Interference with a right of way: a warning or a win for developers?
In the recent case of Lea v Ward [2017] the Court was asked to determine the extent of an imprecise right of way and whether development ...
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Fashion takes a step in the wrong direction…
The construction of side letters and their enforceability has been a hotly contested topic, ever more so since the recent decision in the...
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Better than Black Friday? Good news for first time buyers
Prospective first time buyers, were delighted with the announcement in the recent budget that the Chancellor was introducing a relief fro...
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Damage or defect – to what extent is a freeholder liable for injury...
This blog looks at a freeholder’s duty of care to visitors to a property and how this can differ depending on the state of the premises. ...
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The aftermath of Grenfell
Cathryn Pernstich looks at some of the issues and unanswered questions facing property owners and occupiers in the immediate aftermath fo...
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Is this the end of leasehold as we know it?
Our dispute resolution team examines the government’s recent announcement to “Crackdown on unfair leasehold practices”. In our previous e...
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When is a dwelling not a dwelling?
Our team looks at recent case of JLK Ltd v Esekwe and others, in which the Court considered the meaning of a “dwelling” in the context of...
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Property Matters | Morrisons’ Quarterly Update
Welcome to the first issue of Property Matters, our new quarterly bulletin focusing on legal issues and key developments that affect your...